Spring break 2016

Spring Break 2016

By cwjanak
  • Caverns of Sonora

    Caverns of Sonora
    These caverns go down 156 feet below the surface. The formations are made from calcite crystals.
  • Davis Mountain State Park

    Davis Mountain State Park
    We drove the Scenic Loop to the top of the Davis Moutains. The 360 degree views were breathtaking!
  • Morning Hike at Chihuahuan Nature Center

    Morning Hike at Chihuahuan Nature Center
    We saw lots of beautiful cacti and desert plants while wandering the trails. We even saw some snake tracks!
  • seeing Marfa lights

    seeing Marfa lights
    The Marfa lights were discovered in 1883 by cowboys overnight on a trail ride. They are lights that blink on and off on the horizon.
  • toured McDonald Observatory

    toured McDonald Observatory
    The telescopes are located on two different mountains. The drive to each one was up steep, winding roads.
  • Museum of the Big Bend

    Museum of the Big Bend
    Great exhibits of the history of West Texas.